The famous emerald is actually a mineral called beryl which, when it is naturally greentakes the name “emerald”. It is the most valued variety of beryl and its characteristic color comes mainly from traces of three chemical elements: iron, chromium and vanadium.

To take advantage of the natural beauty of pieces of this precious stone, they are usually carved in such a specific way that, in fact, it takes the name of the stone: “emerald cut” and has the shape of a rectangle.

Green emerald: origin

There are emerald deposits all over the world and its beautiful green changes with the country of origin of the piece. The most valued emeralds in jewelry originate in Colombia. Specifically, in some mines that are thirty kilometers from Muzo, in the center of the country. In fact, Muzo is known as “the world capital of the emerald”.

The Muzo emeralds They are especially valued because the specific conditions of their deposits allow the gems to have a very intense and slightly bluish green color. As you must already imagine, one of the factors that has the most weight in evaluating the quality of the emerald is the intensity of its color.

We find more emerald deposits in Brazil, India, Tanzania, Austria or Russia.

Emerald stone: spiritual meaning

Emeralds are symbol of power and eternal youth. It is considered the stone of healing and connection with love. It is a balancing and inspiring gem that favors unity between people. Perhaps that is why it is the piece that is usually given when a couple celebrates fifty-five years of marriage, the so-called Emerald Weddings.

The emerald has the ability to bring out the best virtues in each person. Enhances creativity, vivifies passion and raises the vibration of the aurafor this reason it is also used during meditation.

Like any green stone, the emerald is associated with the heart chakrawhich is located in the center of the chest. It is the chakra related to ability to love. It manifests itself in love and compassion. For this reason, it is believed that the emerald can help enhance loving feelings and, of course, also self-esteem.

Enhances clairvoyancepsychic powers, patience and balance. Many are associated with the emerald. physical healing propertiesfrom the ability to help with circulatory problems to the ability to soothe eye irritations.

How to know if an emerald is authentic and valuable

You will know if you have a genuine emerald in your hands by taking four factors into account:

• Tone or color: the most valuable emeralds are those that have a more intense green color. There are three ways to classify them: intense, medium and light tone. Generally, the most colorful are those from Colombia.

• Size: is the way the stone was carved. As we have already mentioned, there is the “emerald cut” to maximize the beauty of the gem.
• Purity: has to do with the color homogeneity in the interior of the piece. The more homogeneous the gem, the more valuable it is.
• Glass: refers to the brightness of the pieces, which can be transparent, translucent or opaque. The more transparent, the more valuable.

We have already mentioned that the emeralds that have the most quality are the Colombian ones. In fact, we know that some of the three largest emeralds in the world have been found in the sites of Colombia:

• The Esmeralda Gachala of almost one hundred and seventy-two grams.
• The Emerald Fura of more than two kilos.
• The Emerald Catherine the Great of more than two kilos.

Exercise to connect with your emerald

If you want to connect with your emerald and program it to help you feel authentically and with love, you can do the following exercise:

1. Stretch and place the emerald in the center of your chest while you take some deep breaths.
2. Imagine that you begin to take the air through the emeraldas if it could fit in your lungs.
3. Next, Visualize yourself surrounded by an emerald green balloon.
4. Enjoy the pleasant feeling of relaxation and security that you feel.
5. Think with great intention for what purpose you decide to wear your emerald: to remind you that you are loving?, to remind you that you have to be authentic?, to remind you that you want to live with passion?, etc.

We hope you enjoy this special green gem full of virtues and beauty.